Acknowledging Trump\u2019s victory, Harris called for continued engagement and pledges peaceful power transfer
\nWashington
\nVice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 US presidential race on Wednesday at Howard University, delivering an address to supporters. She congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and affirmed her commitment to a peaceful transition, adding a poignant reminder of the importance of democracy\u2019s core principles.
\n\u201cIt\u2019s a fundamental principle of democracy that when we lose an election, we accept the result,\u201d Harris said, referencing the importance of conceding gracefully.
\nIn contrast to Trump\u2019s reaction in 2020, she underscored her dedication to the Constitution, promising to continue the causes her campaign championed.
\nHarris urged her supporters to respond constructively to the result, stating, \u201cThis is not a time to throw up our hands. This is a time to roll up our sleeves.\u201d
\n\u201cEarlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory. I also told him that we will help him and his team with their transition and that we will engage in a peaceful transfer of power,\u201d she added
\nShe encouraged efforts to \u201cstay engaged for the sake of freedom and justice,\u201d adding that her fight would continue \u201cin the voting booth, in the courts, and in the public square.\u201d
\nThe campaign saw Harris as the first Black and South Asian female candidate to secure a presidential nomination. She rallied around themes of economic stability and reproductive rights, hoping to secure a surge of support from women following the 2022 rollback of abortion rights.
\nDespite her efforts, however, voter frustration over inflation and immigration ultimately tilted swing states toward Trump, who aims to restore a \u201cgolden age of America.\u201d
\nEnding her speech with encouragement for young voters, Harris said, \u201cThe important thing is, don\u2019t ever give up\u2026 you have the capacity to do extraordinary good.\u201d She concluded by thanking her family, including her husband Doug Emhoff, for their steadfast support.
\nTrump\u2019s re-election also brings a notable shift in the balance of power, with the GOP reclaiming control of the Senate by a margin of 52-43, strengthening the party\u2019s hold on Congress.
\nSeveral Senate races remain uncalled, but Republicans have already surpassed the 51 seats needed to secure a majority. Meanwhile, the battle for control of the House of Representatives is still in play.
\nAs it stands, Republicans lead with 201 seats to Democrats\u2019 181, needing 218 seats to secure control.
\nTrump\u2019s victory is historic for more than just his return; he was the first former president to face criminal charges in four separate indictments, including a conviction in New York for falsifying business records linked to hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
\nDespite these unprecedented legal challenges, Trump is set to be sworn in for his second term on January 20, 2025, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the inauguration ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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